Third World
pnalliansfri, neutral, tredje ståndpunkten, tredje världen, u-land
(historical, politics) Those countries not aligned with the west or the east during the Cold War.
(sometimes, pejorative) developing countries, especially that of Africa, Asia and Latin America
(attributive, pejorative, informal) Any developing country, or a country lacking the perceived internationally respected ideal standards of a society (e.g. sufficient rule of law and internationally respected level of prosperity).